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Nonprofit · EIN 45-1208489

HAND2PAW FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106

Financials

$509K$507K2023$430K$481K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of HAND2PAW FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$430,164$480,903-$50,739$140,719$198$140,521
December 31, 2023990$509,055$507,337$1,718$191,260$0$191,260
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$430,164
of which government grants
$37,140
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$244,551
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$274,722
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$6,446
Occupancy
$38,758
Travel
$4,321
Program services (functional)
$397,551
Management and general (functional)
$33,433
Fundraising (functional)
$49,919

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$191,260
Total assets, end of year
$140,719
Total liabilities, end of year
$198
Net assets, end of year
$140,521
Net assets without donor restrictions
$140,521
Gross receipts
$430,164
Employees
14
Volunteers
16

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
PENNY C ELLISONPRESIDENT/ T
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
ANGELA MARCUSSECRETARY
Trustee or director
2$0
MELANIE JUMONVILLE CATALDIDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
COLLEEN LANDY- THOMASTREASURER
Trustee or director
2$0
ELIZABETH N OLSENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
GINA GILLIAMDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
ROBERT ZINDELLDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
PENNY C ELLISONPRESIDENT/ T
Trustee or director, Officer
8$0
ANGELA MARCUSSECRETARY
Trustee or director
2$0
MELANIE JUMONVILLE CATALDIDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
CHRISTINE STUTMAN LSWDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
COLLEEN LANDY- THOMASTREASURER
Trustee or director
2$0
ELIZABETH N OLSENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
CLAIRE RYDERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
SHAWN MACKDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
ROBERT ZINDELLDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 40122, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106-0122
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
PENNY C ELLISON, 788 GRUBBS MILL ROAD, BERWYN, PA 19312
Signed the 990
PENNY C ELLISON, PRESIDENT/ TREASURER
Phone
(610) 664-7000
Return prepared by
JW KELLY ASSOCIATES LLC

Mission

HAND2PAW'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE A SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE WORK ENVIRONMENT FOR YOUTH, AGES 16-24, WHO ARE EXPERIENCING HOUSING INSECURITY OR FOSTER CARE INVOLVEMENT, AS A MEANS OF ENHANCING RESILIENCE, COMPASSION, AND CONNECTION WITH PEOPLE, ANIMALS AND THE COMMUNITY. WE ACCOMPLISH THIS GOAL THROUGH PROVIDING PAID INTERNSHIPS WORKING WITH HOMELESS ANIMALS, AS WELL AS, A CURRICULUM OF PROGRAMMING THAT DEVELOPS EMPATHY, SELF EFFICACY AND TRANSFERABLE WORK SKILLS.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • PROVIDE PAID INTERNSHIPS AND LIFE SKILLS TRAINING FOR AT-RISK YOUTH, AGES 16-24, FACING CHALLENGES INCLUDING HOUSING INSTABILITY AND FOSTER CARE BACKROUNDS.PARTICIPANTS GAIN WORK EXPERIENCE CARING FOR SHELTER ANIMALS AND SUPPORTING PET OWNERS IN NEED WHILE DEVELOPING PROFESSIONAL AND EMOTIONAL SKILLS THROUGH A STRUCTURED CURRICULUM AND STAFF MENTORSHIP. OUR PROVEN MODEL ACHIEVES OVER AN 80% SUCCESS RATE, WITH GRADUATES SECURING EMPLOYMENT OR CONINUING EDUCATION UPON PROGRAM COMPLETION.
    Expenses $397,551
  • N/A

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
45-1208489
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2012
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Animal-related (D20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$140,719
Income (IRS master file)
$430,164

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$430,164$480,903$140,719IRS
990December 2023$509,055$507,337$191,260XML
990December 2022$552,989$408,726$189,542IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 45-1208489).

Questions about HAND2PAW FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of HAND2PAW FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of HAND2PAW FOUNDATION is 45-1208489.
Is HAND2PAW FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2012.
Are donations to HAND2PAW FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does HAND2PAW FOUNDATION file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of HAND2PAW FOUNDATION due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did HAND2PAW FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of HAND2PAW FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names PENNY C ELLISON.
Who are the officers and directors of HAND2PAW FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does HAND2PAW FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $430,164, expenses of $480,903 and total assets of $140,719 at year end.

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